CFPB: Advisory Committee Members Announced
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Kathleen L. Kraninger today announced the appointment of members to the Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC), Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC), and Academic Research Council (ARC). These experts advise Bureau leadership on a broad range of consumer financial issues and emerging market trends. “The Bureau is…
ABA: Officers, Board for 2019-2020 Nominated
The American Bankers Association’s Nominating Committee has selected the official slate of candidates for election at the association’s annual convention to be held in Seattle, Oct. 27–29. The committee, chaired by Kenneth L. Burgess, Jr., chairman, FirstCapital Bank of Texas, Midland, Texas, nominated the following candidates for ABA officer positions: CHAIR: Laura Lee (Laurie) Stewart,…
FDIC: Summary of Deposits Annual Survey Results Released for 2019
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today released results of its annual survey of branch office deposits for all FDIC-insured institutions as of June 30, 2019. The FDIC’s Summary of Deposits (SOD) provides deposit totals for each of the more than 86,000 domestic offices operated by more than 5,300 FDIC-insured commercial and savings banks, savings associations, and…
ABA: New Video Series Launched to Highlight Career Opportunities in Banking
The American Bankers Association today launched a new series of videos highlighting the diverse and rewarding career opportunities available in banking today. The videos, which profile eight employees working in different jobs at banks of all sizes across the country, are available on ABA’s new Careers in Banking webpage, which also features job boards, training and other…
ABA: Newly Redesigned ABA.com Launches
The American Bankers Association, the united voice of the nation’s $18 trillion banking industry, today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website featuring a modern look, updated content and improved tools to provide a richer, more valuable digital experience for visitors. “The new website is packed with tools, resources and information to help our members succeed,…
ABA: New Report Examines Banks’ Use of Social Media
87 percent report active social media engagement More than eight in 10 banks (84 percent) believe social media is important to their institution and 87 percent are very or somewhat active on their social media accounts, according to a new report released today by the American Bankers Association. The State of Social Media in Banking 2019 highlights…
OCC: Three New Members Appointed to Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today named three new members to its Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee (MDIAC). The MDIAC advises the OCC on steps it can take to ensure the continued health and viability of minority depository institutions and other issues of concern to these institutions. The new members are:…
FDIC: New Members of the Advisory Committee on Community Banking Announced
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced the selection of six new members to its Advisory Committee on Community Banking, which has been providing advice and recommendations to the FDIC on a broad range of community bank policy and regulatory matters since it was established in 2009. The Advisory Committee members represent a cross-section…
FDIC: Meeting of Advisory Committee on Community Banking Announced
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced that it will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Community Banking on Thursday, March 28. During the meeting, FDIC senior staff will discuss efforts regarding de novo institutions, community bank technical assistance efforts, the 2017 FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households, and various…
CPFB: Enhancements to Advisory Committees Announced and Member Applications Now Open
Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) announced enhancements to its advisory committee charters. The enhancements are a result of CFPB Director Kathleen L. Kraninger’s engagement with current and former advisory committee members during her three-month listening tour. “I’ve seen firsthand how the Bureau benefits from the valuable input provided by committee members. I have…